i was basically the only chinese kid in my midwestern suburb, and over the last several years i think i’ve exorcised a lot of the racial self-resentment i grew up with
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however, i’m a lot more judgmental of asian-american culture (boba, streetwear, anime, youtubers, subtle asian traits, abg/abb rave subcultures) than i’m comfortable admitting i hold this perception that a lot of asian american dialogue is shallow, complacent, and uncritical
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historically most of the asian american media i’ve come across (e.g. films, books, op eds, memes) is thematically unpolished and reliant on tropes like “stinky lunchbox” or “mistaken for the accountant”
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the cliches are broadly relatable for 2nd gen western diaspora asians, but the diversity of asian american experiences is only just beginning to be explored and represented in public
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i’d like to see and hear about more asian american people: - struggling with their emotions - being bad at math and good at art - embodying “coolness” and taste - having poor families and complicated histories - failing earnestly, breaking rules, suffering consequences
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Replying to @choosy_mom
have u heard of MC Jin? he's an Asian American rapper who won 106 & Park Freestyle Friday, I love his freestyle
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i’ve seen him in a couple rap battle videos, but haven’t really explored his music. will check it out!
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there are a handful of asian american public figures (eddie huang, awkwafina) whose personas are sometimes interpreted as grifts or appropriation of black culture i haven’t met a lot of asians like this but i’m curious to hear their thoughts on third culturism/asian identity
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Jeremy Lin is another one you might like. He's very open about his struggle as the only Asian American in NBA from Linsanity to dropping out of NBA to CBA (China's nba). He talked about how yellow fever wasn't about white girls going for Asian men
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for sure, linsanity actually got me interested in the nba! jeremy lin is a good dude and a great role model, esp for aspiring athletes. i really liked how he responded to critics of his hairstyles a few years back wish he was less of an agreeable nice christian boy tho
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